On 16 March 1875, when news of the Sappers’ FA Cup Final victory reached the Commandant of the School of Military Engineering, he was on the parade ground. Disregarding the formality of the occasion, he threw his cap in the air – a spontaneous gesture celebrating an achievement seven years in the making. Colonel Thomas Gallwey had become the Commandant … Read More
Concrete Castles: Gallery Trail
The Royal Engineers have been involved in fortifications and defending the landscape for over 300 years. To complement the artwork of Concrete Castles, you can explore some highlights of the rich history of the Corps in the main Museum galleries. These objects have been picked out and researched by a work experience student, Hayden. Early Engineers Gallery: A map of … Read More
Community and Me
The Robert Napier Secondary School The installation “Community and Me” is the collaborative work predominantly by Year 9 students at The Robert Napier Secondary School, and an aspirational piece about student voice on futures. It is a simple celebration of the everyday in the community and an acknowledgement of where students live and their ability to work together, contribute and … Read More
Explore & Draw – Ubique – Ethiopia’s Fight to Win Back Looted Treasures
Members of Medway-based art group Explore & Draw came together at the Royal Engineers Museum with the purpose of creating this exhibition inspired by what they discovered. Each artist has each responded in their own unique way, some drawing directly from personal connection to the Royal Engineers, or the inspiring stories of others contained within these walls. UBIQUE Jo Eden … Read More
Explore & Draw – On a Wing and a Prayer – Resistance
Members of Medway-based art group Explore & Draw came together at the Royal Engineers Museum with the purpose of creating this exhibition inspired by what they discovered. Each artist has each responded in their own unique way, some drawing directly from personal connection to the Royal Engineers, or the inspiring stories of others contained within these walls. On a Wing … Read More
Explore & Draw – Ready For Anything – Still Life!! – Man of Industry
Members of Medway-based art group Explore & Draw came together at the Royal Engineers Museum with the purpose of creating this exhibition inspired by what they discovered. Each artist has each responded in their own unique way, some drawing directly from personal connection to the Royal Engineers, or the inspiring stories of others contained within these walls. Man of Industry Angela Yates … Read More
Explore & Draw – Major George Findlay VC – Old Memories; New Memories
Members of Medway-based art group Explore & Draw came together at the Royal Engineers Museum with the purpose of creating this exhibition inspired by what they discovered. Each artist has each responded in their own unique way, some drawing directly from personal connection to the Royal Engineers, or the inspiring stories of others contained within these walls. Major George Findlay … Read More
Explore & Draw – In the Service of Peace
Members of Medway-based art group Explore & Draw came together at the Royal Engineers Museum with the purpose of creating this exhibition inspired by what they discovered from that day. Each artist has each responded in their own unique way, some drawing directly from personal connection to the Royal Engineers, or the inspiring stories of others contained within these walls. … Read More
Explore & Draw – Inner Journey, Outer Journey – Celebrating Saint Barbara
Members of Medway-based art group Explore & Draw came together at the Royal Engineers Museum with the purpose of creating this exhibition inspired by what they discovered. Each artist has each responded in their own unique way, some drawing directly from personal connection to the Royal Engineers, or the inspiring stories of others contained within these walls. Inner Journey, Outer … Read More
Explore & Draw – In Thy Hands
Members of Medway-based art group Explore & Draw came together at the Royal Engineers Museum with the purpose of creating this exhibition inspired by what they discovered. Each artist has each responded in their own unique way, some drawing directly from personal connection to the Royal Engineers, or the inspiring stories of others contained within these walls. In Thy Hands … Read More
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